It was a celebration fit for a Chicago icon with a nod to the amusement millions of visitors to Navy Pier find each year.

1946: Navy Pier opened the Chicago branch of the University of Illinois to accommodate World War II veterans returning to ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Monday is the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday, and Chicago's connection to the service runs deep. From World War training to recruiting, the city has played a critical role in preparing ...

The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois will host its centennial celebration at Navy Pier on April 22, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Navy Pier's new Ferris wheel is ready to roll this weekend. It's larger than the previous ride and expected to draw large crowds. The wheel has been named the "Centennial Wheel" to ...